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6 Guidelines For How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

Most entrepreneurs I meet are reluctant to disclose anything about their idea to investors before getting a signed confidential disclosure agreement (CDA). Here are the key considerations from my perspective: Dealing with known or trusted investors and advisors. How can you make this a win-win opportunity?

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6 Tips For When And How To Disclose Your Startup Idea

Startup Professionals Musings

Most entrepreneurs I meet are reluctant to disclose anything about their idea to investors before getting a signed confidential disclosure agreement (CDA). Here are the key considerations from my perspective: Dealing with known or trusted investors and advisors. How can you make this a win-win opportunity?

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6 Guidelines On How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often have to deal with people who are convinced that they must get me to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before they begin talks about their new venture. Potential investors don’t need this data, except perhaps as part of a final due diligence after an initial signed agreement.

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Non-Disclosures Can Protect Your Idea, Or Destroy It

Startup Professionals Musings

Most entrepreneurs I meet are reluctant to disclose anything about their idea to investors before getting a signed confidential disclosure agreement (CDA). Here are the key considerations from my perspective: Dealing with known or trusted investors and advisors. How can you make this a win-win opportunity?

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5 Things You Should Never Say When Fundraising

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Almost any attorney can break through a non disclosure agreement, so it doesn’t protect your ideas at the end of the day anyway. When fundraising, business plans are always needed for the due diligence phase, mostly so your investor knows you did your homework. Presenting the formal plan comes later.